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daffydak
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5/22/2004
12:13:55

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today is a bittersweet day for me. i am considering trading my current dak for an 00 cc 4.7L 4X4. they only want 13,900 for it (47K on thc clock) I think thats a pretty darn good price, I am just waiting for the dealer to contact me about my trade and financing stuff..... then i can take it for a TEST DRIVE!!! i am sooo happy!!! oh and its RED!!!!!



Dan

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5/22/2004
13:44:49

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The 4.7l are very nice powerfull engines, but you need to keep in mind that they do have some engine gumming up problems due to the intake design... All I know on them is that they perform well for a while then the oil pickup will sludge over and the next thing you know your over heating and have no oil pressure... There is a way to elliminate this, but I'll be flamed for mentioning synthetics... Oh wait I allready did it... Hope you like it well and have no problems... Remember to give it a good long drive and look for any and all problems to point out, so they'll come down a little more on their price ; ))



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5/22/2004
14:08:51

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Congrats! Hope you get it! I guess our deal is off then?? No problem, just let me know.





daffydak
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5/22/2004
14:15:00

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Yeah i sure will, i will take it on the highway and through the city. and i will go over it with a fine tooth comb (i plan on sticking my finger way down into the oil filler tube to see what i can find)

I will run amsoil in any of my engines anyways, and i always change at 3 months or 3k miles. I hope the 4.7 is as powerful as everyone says it is!! I have also heard that its a rev-happy engine :-P and it supposedly gets 3.9L gas mileage. My hopes are that it will accelerate as good as my 3.9 RC, i hope its not wishful thinking...
i'm sooo excited now, i just hope everything goes through!!!!

thanks


Dan

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5/22/2004
20:20:23

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My grandpa has a Durango with a 4.7 in it... I like it a lot. They sound great stock and I'm sure they'd sound even cooler with an aftermarket muffler. Acceleration is just as good as our 3.9's (actually I'm pretty sure it's a lot better, but I have proof to back it up). Hopefully you're able to get it. If ya do, I guess I'll see ya on the Members Only or General Forum:)

Josh



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5/22/2004
21:49:23

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my truck left the V6 realm but i didnt... this place is more fun to hang out than in the V8 board. It's all a bunch of insults and rivalry over there.

6.6 Lt. Big Block, 727 TF shift kit, 452 heads, edelbrock 750 cfm, .513/.513 284/300 crower cam, comp cams springs, comp cams pushrods, 1.5 roller rockers, dp intake, mopar ignition, mopar windage tray, dual exhaust w/ 40 series flowmasters, 4.10 gears, coilover drag suspension, approx, 3500 lbs

daffydak
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5/23/2004
02:20:48

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I didnt mean it that way guys, I just meant truck wise :-) the v6 board is nice, its alot better than the other boards. I will allways post on the v6 board, I try and help as many people as I can.

(prizefytr) i will let you know if the deal is off, as soon as the dealer gives me the word. your intake will sell fast at that price!!

heres a pic of her



keep truckin'

Dan

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5/23/2004
10:24:38

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That's pretty sharp lookin! ...but I think it needs a nice red Leer cap to go with it;) lmao

Josh



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5/23/2004
11:44:00

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HAHA i knew that was coming LOL... money will be a little tight, if i get this truck. But if I’m in the market for a cap, you will be the first to know :-)

Yes FOG LOGHTS!!! I wish my current dak had fog lights.... i never have had a car or truck with fog lights. From what i hear, they’re nice. Especially in the snow!


Dan

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5/24/2004
04:12:51

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Dan, that is a damn sexy truck you got there! I agree with Josh about putting a leer on it. I have a '98 4x4 white with a matching leer on it. Hey, that's a damn sexy truck I got! I bought it used at $11,000/ 125,000 miles on it! Your deal sounds better than mine. Get it! Relf



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5/24/2004
07:23:52

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lol Relf... I was just kidding with him. I'm trying to sell my red Leer cap and since Dan lives fairly close I always joke around about how good his truck would look with one. =P

Josh



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5/24/2004
07:25:19

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Oh yeah, Dan...I take it from Prizefytr's (sp?) posts that you're getting the V8?

Josh



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5/24/2004
07:53:53

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i'm not sure if i can get a loan yet.... i'm on my way to the dealer in a little bit to see what i can hammer out. if i can get the loan, and the truck is sound its MINE :-P i'm gonna try and get as much outta my 3.9 as I can, all of those mods should be worth something (6-6500 I hope)
this dealer even has the service records for my dak, so they know its not a problem truck.. the only thing i'm taking from my 3.9 is the tails, my stereom, my air horn, and (duh) my personal effects.... I wanted to take my powerslots, but i dont have good rotors to put on in place if them...

Wish me Luck ;-)

Dan

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daffydak
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5/24/2004
14:22:36

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ok I GOT IT!!!!!

wow its a night and day differecne!! the handling, and braking are superb. and dont even get me started on the accelleration :-P i cant bieleve that a bigger truck handles better and rides better than my rc 3.9

i guess i have to update my profile.....

Dan

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5/24/2004
14:39:59

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Congratulations Dan:
I went from a 97 rc to my 98 cc and I was very pleased at the way it rode and handled. since both had the v-6 I experienced a noticeable decrease in acceleration but the extra cab space made up for it. You have a real sharp looking truck I hope it serves you well.

'98 cc auto /Home brew cold air with K&N,Dynomax, Superchip Tuner, 1.7 RR,, F&B tb. NAPA cap and rotor, 3923 plugs,tps mod,relocated iat, 180 t'stat, Crankshaft sensor mod.,PVI

IntenseDak39
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5/24/2004
14:41:04

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sweet!!

it rides/handles better because of the longer wheel base

6.6 Lt. Big Block, 727 TF shift kit, 452 heads, edelbrock 750 cfm, .513/.513 284/300 crower cam, comp cams springs, comp cams pushrods, 1.5 roller rockers, dp intake, mopar ignition, mopar windage tray, dual exhaust w/ 40 series flowmasters, 4.10 gears, coilover drag suspension, approx, 3500 lbs

daffydak
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5/24/2004
16:21:09

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i figured it was the weight, but the longer wheelbase makes sense too. I have been finding out more about it since I got it home. for instance I didnt know it had 3:55 LSD (12 bolt= 9 1/4 right??) and it has a reese hitch setup on it.... its still weird for me to hear that v8 under the hood!! is runs like a raped ape though, I keep spining the tires taking off normally :-) also, it has the tire and handling group. that would explain why it feels so much better on corners. I kinda wish I had power windows locks and mirrors, but thats just more stuff to break!

my first mod will be my dynomax super turbo I ordered for my v6. its 2.5 inch in/out. i think the 4.7 has 2.5 inch exhaust. the factory exhaust already makes a little bit of a statement ;-)


keep truckin

Dan

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5/24/2004
17:22:11

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Congrats dude!

Josh



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